Sword of the Stranger News

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Yes, I admit it. Lately I've been a troll. I've made some promises that I couldn't keep about CTw/E. Yeah, I've been swamped with homework so it's been tough keeping my priorities in check. Anywho, thank you for watching and waiting, I hope this was worth the wait. Please send your Q&A as well as topic suggestions to me via PM, Youtube (in comments), here, Twitter (@superevil225), Tumblr (Twisted Sights) OR to me email: superevil225@hotmail.com
 
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Yes, they're out of whack. If you've noticed or not I haven't been active recently. Now the real reason I'm less prevalent on AV these days is because of school. But I'm pretty sure it's attributed to some post-anime depression.

I finished No. 6 and Sword of The Stranger. They're both amazing and I highly recommend them, but they're emotionally straining. I've been mopey for the last few days. So, I'm just reminding you I'm still here and I should be more active in the near future.

So, let's have a little discussion. What anime has thrown your life upside down it was so amazing/depressing/happy/horrifying?

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SWORD OF THE STRANGER website, my space, and facebook now live!

January 6, 2009 – In anticipation of the upcoming Sword of the Stranger one-night event with
Fathom on February 5 at 7:30, Bandai Entertainment has launched several online venues for the
latest up-to-the-minute news on the Fathom event and all things Sword of the Stranger.

Official website
http://stranger.bandai-ent.com

My Space
http://www.myspace.com/swordofthestranger

And Luo-Lang is making friends at Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/people/Luo-Lang/1113865454

Acclaimed Japanese anime studio BONES (“Cowboy Bebop,” “Full Metal Alchemist,” “Soul
Eater”) brings Sword of the Stranger to life for this one-night exclusive event. Hunted by the
Mings from China, a young boy named Kotaro and his loyal dog Tobimaru meet a nameless
samurai who is haunted by his past – a memory so terrible he has vowed to never draw his sword
again. Among the Mings is Luo-Lang, a ruthless Western swordsman with the Chinese name
who has walked the earth in search of a worthy rival. When both groups clash with a feudal lord
and monks torn between faith and survival, the truth behind the Mings’ pursuit of Kotaro tests
the bond between the boy and the samurai.

The film was recently submitted for consideration to the 81st Academy Awards for “Best
Animated Feature” of 2007.

About Bandai Entertainment Inc.
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier distributor
of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North America. Titles include
Code Geass Lelouch of Rebellion, Gurren Lagaan, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star,
Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Gundam Seed Destiny, My Hime, and many more.
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THE U.S. DEBUT OF SWORD OF THE STRANGER – A ROUSING SAMURAI ANIME EPIC – HITS MOVIE THEATRES NATIONWIDE FOR A ONE NIGHT EVENT

Tickets Now on Sale for Exclusive In-Theatre Anime Event Appearing in More than 360 Movie Theatres on February 5th

Centennial, Colo. – Jan. 6, 2009 – NCM Fathom and Bandai Entertainment presents
Sword of the Stranger, an exhilarating samurai anime tale straight from Japan, on the
big screen in a special one-night event on Thursday, Feb. 5th at 7:30 p.m. local time. This
unique theatre event (English dubbed) that brings the story of a nameless samurai to
movie theatres will feature an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the
Sword of the Stranger at studio BONES as well as never-before-seen interviews with the
English voice actors, director Masahiro Ando, and legendary producer Mashiko Minami.
Tickets for this special event are available at www.FathomEvents.com and presenting
theatre box offices. For a complete list of theatre locations and prices, visit the website
(theatres are subject to change).

Acclaimed Japanese anime studio BONES (“Cowboy Bebop,” “Full Metal Alchemist,”
“Soul Eater”) brings Sword of the Stranger to life for this one-night exclusive event.
Hunted by the Mings from China, a young boy named Kotaro and his loyal dog
Tobimaru meet a nameless samurai who is haunted by his past – a memory so terrible
he has vowed to never draw his sword again. Among the Mings is Luo-Lang, a ruthless
Western swordsman with the Chinese name who has walked the earth in search of a
worthy rival. When both groups clash with a feudal lord and monks torn between faith
and survival, the truth behind the Mings’ pursuit of Kotaro tests the bond between the
boy and the samurai.

“Bandai Entertainment is proud to partner with NCM Fathom for the American debut of
Sword of the Stranger – this film has some of the most stunning action cheorography
ever seen in anime film,” said Robert Napton, marketing director for Bandai
Entertainment, Inc. “Anime and samurai fans won’t want to miss this visually amazing
and emotionally compelling event at their local movie theatre, where this film was
meant to be seen.”

Sword of the Stranger, which was recently submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences for consideration for Best Animated Feature of 2008, appears on the
big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in more than 360 select AMC
Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Clearview Cinemas,
Cobb Theatres, Georgia Theatre Company, Goodrich Quality Theatres, Hollywood
Theaters, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, Marcus Theatres, National Amusements and
Regal Entertainment Group movie theatres, as well as Arlington Theatre (Santa Barbara,
CA) and Palace Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) through NCM’s exclusive Digital
Broadcast Network – North America’s largest cinema broadcast network.
“NCM Fathom has experienced great success bringing anime events to the big screen
in limited engagement events and we are excited to bring Sword of the Stranger to
anime fans across the country this February,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM
Fathom.

About National CineMedia, Inc.
National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America
through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark
Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest theatre
operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre operators.
NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre feature program; cinema, lobby and online
advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services and other entertainment
programming content. NCM LLC’s national network includes over 17,000 screens of which
approximately 15,000 are part of the company’s Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC’s
network covers 176 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50). During 2007, approximately
689 million patrons attended movies shown in theatres currently included in the network
(excluding Consolidated Theatres and Star Theatres). National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI)
owns a 42.3% interest in and is the managing member of NCM LLC. To learn more about
National CineMedia Inc., visit the company’s website at www.ncm.com.

About Bandai Entertainment
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier
distributor of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North
America. Additional company and product information is available through our website at
www.bandai-ent.com.
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